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• Shamian Island - This half day tour will let you explore four well-known sites in Guangzhou from nine options. Your guide will pick up you from your hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels with a signage of your name at 8am or 1pm. Then you will start to visit 3 or 4 attractions. Afterwards you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel where the trip concludes.

1. Dr Sunyat-sen Memorial Hall, is the a traditional Chinese architectural building to commemorate Dr Dunyat-sen. ((It takes about 30 minutes to visit.)

2. Museum of the Tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Period, where you can go inside the original tomb that was excavated in 1983 while constructing a hotel here. The tomb proves the long history of Guangzhou that can be tracked back to 2,200 years ago. There is an exhibition hall to display all kinds of relics excavated in both the tomb and Guangzhou. (It takes about 1.5 hours to visit.)

3. Academy of Chen Clan, or The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors’ accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 during Qing Dynasty. It is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style which is notable for its rich decoration including a large collection of wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving. (It takes about 1 hour to visit.)

4. Shamian Island, you will wander around the European architectural style area which was former colony for British and French 100 years ago. (It takes about 40 minutes to visit.)

5. Yuexiu Park, which is a largest city park in the downtown of Guangzhou. You will view the 5-ram statue and Zhenhai Tower. (It takes about one hour to visit.)

6. Guangxiao Temple, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou. There are well-preserved old buildings, statues, and old trees etc. (It takes about 40 minutes to visit.)

7. Six Banyan Temple, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, and its early history can be traced back to 1500 years ago. The Flower Pagoda is the main structure in the temple. (It takes about 40 minutes to visit.)

8. Beijing Road, one of the 10 pedestrian shopping streets. There are ancient pavements built during different dynasties under the modern road to prove the long history around this area. It is wonderful place for shopping as well. (It takes about one hour to visit.)

9. Canton Tower, is the second highest TV tower TV tower in the world with a height of 600 meters. If you want to go up the Tower, admission cost is on your own.  (It takes about one hour to visit.)

• Local guide
• Private tour
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located)
• Transport by private vehicle

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

This half-day tour in Guangzhou is perfect for visitors with limited time or a layover who wish to explore the city. Participants will visit 3 or 4 popular attractions from a selection of nine, including the original site of the Tomb of the Nanyue King from the Western Han Period, the Chen Clan Academy, Shamian Island, and the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, among others.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
• The duration of transfers and visit are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.